By Al Myers, IAWA President
MINUTES FROM THE 2019 IAWA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The 2019 IAWA Annual General Meeting was called to order at the Abilene Civic Center, in Abilene Kansas, at 5:30 PM on Saturday, October 5th by President Al Myers. Roll call was taken and these members were in attendance: Al Myers, LaVerne Myers, Chris Bass, Lance Foster, Steve Sherwood, Thom Van Vleck, Steve Andrews, John Strangeway, Chad Ullom, Stevie Shanks, Paul Barette, Dennis Mitchell, Denny Habecker, Judy Habecker, Frank Ciavattone, Karen Gardner, Steve Gardner, Eric Todd, Peter Phillips, Christopher Lestan, and Charlotte Hughes. Roll call of the IAWA VP’s was done and these VP’s were in attendance: Denny Habecker (USA), Chad Ullom (USA), Steve Gardner (IAWAUK), and Peter Phillips (Australia). Steve Gardner read the 2018 IAWA minutes on behalf of the IAWA General Secretary Frank Allen. Chad moved to accept the minutes, with a second by Karen, and it passed unanimously. Reports from the IAWA Vice Presidents were given next. Steve reported an increase in membership in the IAWAUK. Peter reported the growth of independent clubs in Australia, as well as complying with the new regulations of organizing the new association. John Mahon has assumed the responsibilities of the IAWA Vice President, previously held by Robin Lukosis. Judy moved to accept the reports, with a second by Chad, and it passed unanimously. Al gave a report on the success of the 2019 World Postal Championships, with plans to continue it next year. He emphasized that this World Postal will also continue to be known as the Andy Goddard Memorial Championships. Chad moved to accept the report, with a second by Denny, and it passed unanimously. Peter gave a report on the upcoming IAWA Gold Cup held in Perth, Australia next month and how the plans are coming along. Paul moved to accept the report, with a second by LaVerne, and it passed unanimously. The report from the Chairman of the Technical Committee was given next. Dennis reported that there was nothing to report this year. The report on next years World Championship was given by meet promoter Denny Habecker. Denny had proposed these lifts for the 2020 World Championships, which have been already approved by the Technical Committee: DAY 1 – clean and press, one hand snatch, power row, one hand deadlift DAY 2 – cheat curl, pullover and push, 2×2″ vertical bar deadlift. The meet was proposed for the first of October. Frank moved to accept the report with the proposed lifts, with a second by Paul, and it passed unanimously. A report on next years Gold Cup was given by joint meet promoters Stevie Shanks and Steve Gardner. Entry forms and entry information have already been made and plans are fully underway. Frank moved to accept the report, with a second by Chad, and it passed unanimously. The first item on New Business was discussion and voting on the new proposed lift, the Shanks Lift. This lift was brought up at the 2018 meeting and then discussed this past year among the technical committee which supported it fully. Steve G read the rule. There was no discussion. Chad moved to accept the Shanks Lift, with a second by Steve A, and it passed unanimously. At this point Stevie Shanks expressed his appreciation for the acceptance of this lift, and how it meant for his family. Next, Al asked if there was any new business regarding the Ad Hoc committee formed at last years general meeting led by Cliff Dunlop. After a few moments of silence, it was assumed that the committee has not moved forward. Steve G then proposed that the technical committee review a new proposed lift, the two man one hand deadlift. This lift has been a popular lift in the USAWA, and has been performed before in IAWA as a challenge event at a previous Gold Cup with much success. Paul moved to send this lift to the technical committee for review, with a second by Frank, and it passed unanimously. Bids for the 2021 IAWA Gold Cup were taken, and the only bid came from Paul Barette to be held in Eastbourne, England. Peter moved to accept the bid, with a second by LaVerne, and it passed unanimously. Bids for the 2021 IAWA World Championships were taken, with the only bid coming from Peter Phillips to be held in Perth, Australia. Peter stated that John Mahon would be joint promoter with him. Denny moved to accept the bid, with a second by LaVerne, and it passed unanimously. Al, as promoter of this years Worlds, gave a few words about the weekend championships. The highlight of his report was when he stated that beer and pizza was going to be available after the meeting free of charge. Judy then moved to adjourn the meeting, with a second by Chad, and it passed unanimously. The meeting ended promptly at 6:10 PM.
